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government having previously dismissed security concerns raised by the United States

“Senior officials in Washington agree with my view that upending the existing model would undermine the competitiveness of new industries, stall 5G growth in Malaysia, and harm Malaysia’s business-friendly image internationally,” U S ambassador to Malaysia Brian McFeeters wrote in one of the letters

Sports activities can play positive role to build mental and physical health: Bhandara

R a w a l p I N d I: Chief Executive Murree Brewery Company Isphanyar Bhandara says that sports always help to maintain a healthy lifestyle of the youth In addition to developing physical health, these kinds of activities also help to build their character These activities teach the lessons of courage, passion, confidence, and tolerance which can help us to develop our inner selves

He also added that youth with good health can also play a pivotal role in the country’s development

While talking at the event he also said that our players are assets of the nation and they can help us in promoting sports for the formation of a healthy society He was talking to the reporters after the distribution of prizes at the 119th M P Bhandara Memorial Polo Cup Final in Rawalpindi

The tournament was played between three teams

The final match was played between (ASC and Security2000) In the end Team ASC scored eight goals and Security2000 scored two goals The event was graced by the presence of the Ambassadors of eight different countries The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of Murree Brewery in promoting sports activities and developing the sports culture in the region M P Bhandara Memorial Polo tournament was held in 1904 and continues to be a prominent sports event P R

Pakistan, C hina hold first ac ademic conference on smar t disaster prevention

bEIJING: The China-Pakistan Belt and Road joint laboratory on smart disaster prevention of major infrastructures successfully held its first academic committee conference in Nanjing, China

The conference aimed to promote modern times spirit, exhibit research progress, and academic achievements of technological innovation talents in civil engineering architecture water conservancy and transportation

Counselor of Science and Technology at the Embassy of Pakistan in China, Khan Muhammad Wazir, revealed the conference would enhance the academic exchange of leading talents, ideas collision, disciplinary development, and talent cultivation of innovative talents in the civil engineering and water transportation field to serve national technological innovation and high-quality economic development

The Belt and Road joint laboratory is the highestlevel platform for national scientific and technological cooperation and innovation with foreign countries The fruitful sharing discussion and exchange during the academic committee meeting will promote the laboratory s construction and development, as well as enhance cooperation in the intelligent disaster prevention field between China and the Belt and Road countries, such as Pakistan The joint laboratory can become a seed of China-Pakistan s scientific and technological cooperation harvesting practical results and contributing to the high-quality development of China-Pakistan bilateral relations S TA F F R E P O R

L ahore leads A sia in eco -friendly road initiative with ‘Blue Roads

laHORE: The historical city of Lahore is set to make history as the first city in Pakistan as well as the continent of Asia to introduce environmentfriendly roads called the Blue Road concept

The initiative, led by the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as the Central Business District (CBD), aims to modernise the city’s infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for its residents

The Blue Roads are designed to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional asphalt roads by incorporating heat observation and energyconserving features to reduce pollution and promote a healthier environment

The innovative roads feature a specialized coating that reflects sunlight reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the road surface The reflective coating also improves visibility for drivers at night thereby improving road safety

Officials have said the CBD CEO, Imran Amin, has directed the timely execution of the project on the instructions of caretaker chief minister Mohsin Naqvi The project is expected to benefit the community and create a greener environment for Lahore s residents Amin expressed his excitement about the initiative and said the project would not only bring environmental benefits but also contribute to their vision of creating a modern, sustainable, and inclusive in Punjab a 11 billion ringgit ($2 5 billion) tender to build a state-owned 5G network the report said citing letters seen by FT Malaysia s 5G roll-out has seen repeated setbacks because of industry concerns over pricing and transparency as well as worries that a single government-run network would result in a na- tionalised monopoly Huawei had long been seen as the frontrunner for the contract, with the